My wife is giving an paper on the music of Snow White at an academic conference next week and she’s realized that she doesn’t know the correct pronunciation of the name of one of the animators who worked on the project. His name is Hamilton (Ham) Luske. Any animation fans out there? Is his last name pronounced “lusk” or “lus-key”?
Please, no speculation.
Drop an e-mail to Eutychus, a member (and former moderator) here who is something of a recognized expert on Disneyana. Expect a short delay in response, though; there are personal concerns that may intervene to prevent him answering quickly (mentioned in another thread, and I don’t wish to say more than that).
Thanks for the recommendation, Polycarp. Unfortunately when I tried to send him an email just now it said he had disabled that function.
Quick, before I head off to NYC for the day …
I don’t have anything definitive since all I’ve known about him has been in print, but in discussions I have had with other Disney fans I’ve always heard it pronounced “Lusk.”
Thanks very much. Not perfect, but at least if she’s mispronouncing it she’ll be in good company.